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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Bilbao takes 39h 30m and the fastest train takes 29h 30m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lausanne to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 30m
Duration
1,532 km
Distance
€258
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Lausanne to Bilbao train times

Trains run twice a week between Lausanne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 10:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 2:23 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 39h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros29h 30m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Renfe ViajerosRenfe Viajeros2d 1h • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lausanne to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,532.2 km
  • Duration: 39h 30m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Bilbao-Abando via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 54m.

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